California temperatures to drop in unexpected cold spell - especially near the coast

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As the week unfolds, Southern and Northern California brace for a unique weather pattern. Coastal areas are in for a surprise, with temperatures taking an unexpected turn.

Southern and Northern California can expect dry weather for much of this week, but temperatures are still forecast to be relatively cool . Forecasters also predict low clouds and fog are also expected near the coast. Inland valley areas around the San Diego region will also experience patchy fog and partly cloudy conditions.

Meanwhile, San Francisco’s Bay Area temperatures could drop into the 40s , and fog is also expected. Vladimir Putin's 'worst nightmare' as another country cuts ties with Moscow 'My dad killed my rapist on live TV - but I wouldn't trade my life for anything' According to the National Weather Service, Coastal San Diego should expect light winds until the beginning of next week, with temperature highs hovering around the mid-60s. Where is being impacted? The coastal regions will feel temperatures drop much lower than inland areas, and that’s where the changeable weather is going to be most prominent.



When is the weather expected to begin? Things will feel cooler through to next week. Is there anything to prepare for? Those situated around the coastal regions should dress for cooler temperatures, and be aware that fog will impact visibility. This can make for unsafe driving and sailing conditions, so only travel around foggy regions if you need to.

Why do coastal regions have microclimates? Local varying features such as hills, mountains, and bodies of water can cause microclimates - a unique weather system about a specific area. The ocean is known to influence weather and climate, and it does so by storing solar radiation and distributing heat and moisture. Due to the higher heat capacity of water, the sea maintains a more or less constant day-to-day temperature compared with the land, making coastal weather patterns different in the inland areas.

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